Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery (Victoria)

Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery
StyleThe Honourable (formal)
Minister (spoken)
Member ofParliament
Executive council
Reports toPremier
SeatMelbourne
NominatorPremier
AppointerGovernor
on the recommendation of the Premier
Term lengthAt the governor's pleasure
Formation12 February 2002
First holderJustin Madden
Final holderJacinta Allan
Abolished20 July 2023
Salary$395,738 (AUD)
Websitehttps://m.vic.gov.au/contactsandservices/directory/?ea0_lfz149_120.&roleWithSubordinates&173b6f8d-41be-4b06-941b-aff6894cd9a6

The Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery was the minister responsible for the organisation, implementation, and the delivery of the 2006 Commonwealth Games and later the 2026 Commonwealth Games for the Victorian Government.[1][2] The individual who holds this office directed the government’s approach to delivering the 2006 Commonewalth Games and the now canceled 2026 Commonwealth Games through the organising committee, Commonwealth Games Australia, and other government agencies.[3] Since the introduction of the Ministry by the Andrews government in June 2022, the position has been held by Jacinta Allan.[4]

Since the announcement of the 2026 games' cancelation, Dan Andrews withdrew the position from his ministry.[5]

  1. ^ "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2002S028)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 12 February 2002. p. 1-2. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Deputy Premier Allan given responsibility for delivering 2026 Commonwealth Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Chair And Board To Deliver A Regional Games". Premier. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery | Contacts & Services Directory". m.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  5. ^ Eddie, Rachel (20 July 2023). "Labor MPs still behind Jacinta Allan, despite grumbles after demise of Commonwealth Games". The Age. Retrieved 12 September 2023.

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